Is this true news? Will the Mavericks sign the former Hornets first-round pick with a standard contract?

NBA reporter Ary, who has repeatedly exposed some inaccurate news in recent times, updated his social media account, and he also talked about related transaction rumors about Kai Jones. Ary said: When the Dallas Mavericks successfully signed Kai Jones with a two-way contract in the second half of the season, we reported the news immediately. Combined with Jones' performance and his potential, it is generally believed that this is a very outstanding signing. Now, this operation has become a home run. Because Jones has performed very well after joining the team this season, and he no longer qualifies as a two-way contract player next season. He is expected to officially return to the Mavericks lineup next season with a standard NBA contract.

After joining the Mavericks, Jones made a total of 12 appearances in the NBA regular season, averaging 21.7 minutes per game, averaging 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks, and 0.7 turnovers and 2.3 fouls. His shooting percentage was 83.6%, three-point shooting percentage was 33.3%, and free throw shooting percentage was 70%. Since players with two-way contracts are unable to participate in playoffs and playoffs, and Jones did not get the standard contract given by the Mavericks at the end of the regular season, he was unable to appear on the Mavericks' playoff list.

Jones was born in January 2001 and is 24 years old, 211cm tall and weighs 100g. He is a player with excellent physical talent and athletic ability. It is also therefore that in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets selected the inside player from the University of Texas with the 21st pick in the first round. Jones was highly expected by everyone. He was considered to have super high talent and potential and had the opportunity to grow into an excellent NBA player. However, Jones' performance in the NBA is very disappointing. He has not made any substantial progress during his time with the Hornets. Coupled with his various incomprehensible crazy remarks on social media, he was also cut by the team in advance before the start of the 2023-24 NBA regular season.

Jones has also signed with Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers, but neither of them can get enough playing time and performance opportunities. He also had to spend some time in the NBA Development League. Until the end of the season, as the team's inside line was almost unavailable, the Mavericks signed Jones with a two-way contract, and his performance after joining the team was remarkable, leaving a deep impression on everyone. It is not surprising that the Mavericks will keep Jones in this situation. He is still a piece of uncensored jade. If he can continue this momentum, he still has the opportunity to grow into a qualified NBA rotation player.